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Coping with Climate Change in Vegetable Production Systems Dr Coping with Climate Change in Vegetable Production Systems Dr. Stephanie Walker Extension Vegetable Specialist Cooperative Extension Service Vegetable Production in NM • Challenges in the Southwest US include: • Areas at higher elevations have a shorter growing season • Areas at lower elevations have limited and unpredictable rain events – supplemental irrigation usually needed Cooperative Extension Service The Ancient Ones: Anasazi • Vegetable production has a long history in the Southwest • Ancient Native Americans developed many strategies to cope with challenging conditions https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancestral_Puebloans Cooperative Extension Service Early Southwest Agriculture • Irrigation canals, dams, diversions constructed by northern NM Pueblos • Trincheras (trenches) built to collect water, reduce erosion, prevent frost damage • Floodplain planting Cooperative Extension Service Early Southwest Agriculture • At Chaco Canyon, rainwater runoff was collected from mesas where it was channeled to fields to produce crops • Crop selection – seed was saved from plants that survived and matured under the challenging conditions Cooperative Extension Service https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculture_in_the_prehistoric_Southwest Key Concepts • Global warming is on-going • Impact on Southwest US based on historic trends = warmer & drier Cooperative Extension Service Impacts to Vegetable Production (+) • Milder winters with longer frost-free seasons • Longer growing season • Higher carbon dioxide (CO2) levels benefit growth of some plants • Crop specific benefits (ex. Higher quality red chile; prolonged harvests of melons, tomatoes) Impacts to Vegetable Production (-) • Increased periods of severe heat • Increased disease and pest pressure • Increasing periods of drought along with scarcity of irrigation water • Increased rate of soil and water salinization • Increased extreme weather events (hail, torrential rainfall) How Can We Cope? • Know our specific challenges • Develop strategies to address our situations -Implement best production practices -Irrigation and infrastructure planning -Variety selection and crop diversity Cooperative Extension Service Coping with Climate Change BEST PRODUCTION PRACTICES Know Your Vegetable Plants • Many vegetables expire at cold temps; some suffer at high temps • Plant vegetables for growth during their preferred temperature • Warm Season vs. Cool Season Vegetables Warm vs. Cool Season Crops • Warm season crops: -Injured or killed by frost -May stop setting fruit at high temperatures (>95oF) – Squash, melons, tomatoes, eggplant, okra, cucumber, beans, chile, bell peppers Warm vs. Cool Season Crops • Cool season crops: -Tolerate (or are improved) by frost -Growth slows at very low temperatures • Broccoli, carrots, spinach, lettuce, Swiss chard, kale, onions, beets, radishes Prepare Soil to Maintain Moisture • Best soil is deep, well drained & contains plenty of organic matter • Organic matter holds soil moisture Example: Sponge vs. Gravel Know your soil • Soil type affects frequency and duration of watering • Most soil in NM is very low in organic matter • Increasing organic matter greatly increases moisture holding capacity of soil • To increase: -Add compost and manure -Use organic mulch Compost • Benefits of compost – Organic matter – Aeration – Soil moisture • Make your own compost • Compost must reach 130oF for approx. 7 days http://www.aggregatepros.com/images/Compost_Heap_lg.jpg Compost • Ingredients – Leaves, manure, yard clippings, food scraps • Turn often • Keep moist, not wet • Don’t add – Meat, dairy, slow decomposing items Compost • When to add – Pre planting – Post planting • How to add – Till in – Mulch http://www2.grist.org/images/advice/how/2008/08/19/shovel-o-compost_h528.jpg Coping with Climate Change IRRIGATION Cooperative Extension Service Water • The vast majority of vegetable crops grown in New Mexico will require some supplemental irrigation • Controlled application can aid in vegetable management for drought tolerance http://media-2.web.britannica.com/eb-media/81/3081-004-A94E3EBB.jpg Water Harvesting • Gray Water: Example: Place bucket in shower to catch water while it’s heating • Rainwater Harvesting: Depending on size of collection area, even small rain events can provide helpful quantities of irrigation water Water • Too much water can also stress or kill plants Water-saturated soil can ‘smother’ roots Many soil borne diseases thrive in overly wet soil . Dig down to roots to check moisture Water Requirements Through the Season • Know your plants, including critical windows for optimal watering • Germination and transplant establishment periods are always critical • Critical water stage for most vegetables is while consumable part is growing • ‘Fruiting’ vegetables (tomato, chile peppers, melons) is at flowering and fruit set Disorders: Blossom End Rot • Caused by Calcium (Ca) deficiency at growing point in fruit • Drought stress during fruit set prevents transportation of Calcium Encourage Deep Root Growth • The deeper the roots, the better a plant can hold up to drought stress • Less frequent, deep watering encourages • Water slowly to let moisture percolate • Some vegetables naturally have shallow roots so wouldn’t benefit: Onions, Lettuce • Deep rooted vegetables include: Asparagus, Squash, Tomatoes Deliver Water Directly to the Roots • Sprinklers and flood irrigation are less efficient • Drip irrigation and soaker hoses are more efficient • Water in early morning or evening to minimize evaporation Olla Irrigation • Use of unglazed, terra cotta pots filled with water and buried next to growing plants • Ollas are fitted with caps to reduce evaporation • Ollas are refilled when needed & maintained at least 50% full http://permaculturenews.org/2010/09/16/ollas-unglazed-clay-pots-for-garden-irrigation/ Cooperative Extension Service Coping with Climate Change MODIFY THE GROWING ENVIRONMENT Basic Tools for Cold Weather Protection • Microenvironments • Mulch • Cloches • Row Covers More Advanced • Cold frames • Hoop houses • Greenhouses Microenvironments • Spaces in your yard or garden that are protected from cold winds and weather • Sheltered spots that create a buffer in temperature – Against a house – Between two buildings – Beside a wall – Between taller, larger plants http://www.winnscape.com.au/original%20pictures/PROJECTS%20016.jpg Mulch • Material placed on soil surface around vegetable plants • Organic mulch helps increase soil organic matter • Be careful to not introduce weed seed http://lh5.ggpht.com/_J1YeAr3jbgo/SFWcwplBkZI/AAAAAAAABBM/XhEQfGc-x6w/6-15-08+16.JPG Mulch • Types – Straw, leaves, wood chips, newspaper, plastic, pecan shells, compost • How to apply – Once plants are established, cover ground 2 – 4 inches – Water to help settle – Don’t cover vegetable plants Mulching • Pros – Keeps weeds at bay – Conserves soil moisture – Warms/cools soil temp • Cons – Could harbor pests – Labor and cost http://thailand.ipminfo.org/images/components/Organic_farm_egg_pla investment nt_mulching_3.JPG – Warms/cools soil temp Lithic Mulch • Use of pebbles, or other stone-type materials • Used in Galisteo Basin of NM by early Native American farmers • Useful in dry, desert environments • Reduces water evaporation, • Reduces soil erosion • Increases water infiltration • Increases soil temperature Cooperative Extension Service Cloches Burpee.com http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/milk-jug-cloche.jpg Cloches (rhymes with slosh) • Provide protection to small, tender plants from frost, wind, and rain • Wall-of-water, soda bottles, milk jugs, and food containers • Remove or open when temperature rises • While getting a head start on your garden you are saving these items from the landfill! http://justsopress.typepad.com/garden_klog/images/2008/05/08/080502_008.jpg Row Covers • Provides some protection against freezing temperatures (about 4-6o F boost) • Hoop supported vs. floating • Perforated polyethylene vs. spun bonded polyester or polypropylene • Water permeable • Air permeable • Remove or open when temperature rises http://tinyfarmblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/spr08_row_cover_everywhere.jpg http://www.gallupgrowers.com/blog/wp-content/dsc00334.jpg Cold Frames • Protects from early frosts • Good place to start germination of hardy seeds • Cool season vegetables will thrive within, even with freezing temperatures outside • Safe place to start transplants being hardened off • Easy to construct http://lh3.ggpht.com/_kKnUhfzrGXo/RfI0iON42hI/AAAAAAAAAEU/3-h8Ta4sVDE/100_0863.JPG Hoop Houses • Meets the needs of small farmers and gardeners • Relatively inexpensive to construct • Must be opened and closed to maintain optimum temperatures for plants growing inside Cold & Hot Weather Protection - Greenhouses • Protected space for year round vegetable production • Sturdy and permanent against wind, snow, and rain • High cost and labor investment • High maintenance http://www.igcusa.com/Hobby/bc/BC-capecod-large.jpg Hot Weather Protection • Shading using structures or companion plants Coping with Climate Change COMPANION PLANTING Cooperative Extension Service Companion Planting Concepts… • Plants have predictable strengths and weaknesses when grown in set environments -Physical structure -Root growth -Phytochemical production -Susceptibility or resistance to diseases -Relative attraction to pests • Certain plants can benefit - or harm - others when placed in close proximity in the garden 1) Trap Cropping • A companion plant is used to attract pests
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